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There is a lot of advice out there for how to make a craft show or convention booth, or how to price your goods, or how to interact with customers. Here’s something a little different – advice on how to behave as a vendor. Most of this will not just work for conventions, but also … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Wyrd Armouries: We don’t do a lot of one day shows, and this one was unique. Fun, creative… It was great for a small show’s first year, and I really look forward to seeing what it becomes. In August in the historic downtown of Frederick, MD, there is a Penny Farthing race.…

Originally posted on Wyrd Armouries: Hello again! We are entering our slow time between shows, so I’m getting caught up on all of my show photos and such from this past year. Then it’ll be time for year in review and fun planning for next year! Scares That Care Weekend is one of our favorite…

Originally posted on Wyrd Armouries: Shore Leave was one of my first conventions I did regularly. I have a lot of early convention memories from this show – volunteering with the art show, hanging out with Klingons, getting some of my first celebrity autographs. But, after a couple of hit or miss years of sales,…

I love having a convention as fun and successful as Awesome Con within easy commute of home. I have been a vendor since its first year, and it’s been amazing to see it grow. This year, just about every vendor I spoke to was happy with the crowds and their sales. It was an excellent … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Wyrd Armouries: One of the challenges of doing faires and festivals is weather. It is completely out of your control, but your sales can depend on it. It can make a show vary a lot from year to year. So this year, five weekends and only one of them without rain… well,…

Originally posted on Wyrd Armouries: As every vendor at conventions, faires, and craft shows knows, sometimes you just don’t have a good weekend. It’s particularly unfortunate, though, when it’s a show you’ve previously done well at. CSM Renaissance Faire is a small fair we’ve been involved with since it’s first year. It’s on the same…

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